In December I was prescribed treatment for H. Pylori as it was the “culprit” for several GI issues. I completed the (horrible) quadruple therapy in early/mid January.
I had maybe 3-4 weeks of feeling somewhat normal. Then, one day I had the most random and crazy episode of diarrhea. I had three watery stools that day and assumed it was something I ate. The next day I was fine. However, a few days later the diarrhea returned. Then I was fine again. I suddenly then started having insane amounts of mucus in my stool and (tmi) on the toilet paper when I would wipe. After a couple weeks of these off and on patterns, I reached out to my doctor. I expressed concern over C. Diff. She stated “my symptoms didn’t match that of C. Diff infection” and sent me away stating I probably caught a stomach bug. She told me to watch my symptoms for 2 weeks.
2 weeks go by and I’m slowly getting worse. Now, I do believe my symptoms were atypical because I didn’t have diarrhea every day. But the mucus and soft stools persisted. By this time, I also had a ton of cramping and pressure in my belly and pelvis. She ordered a fecal calprotectin test which showed elevated levels. Even then, she said “don’t think it’s C. Diff” but she finally did test me eventually.
The toxin came back positive for C. Diff. After WEEKS, I finally had an answer.
I started Vancomycin on 4/15. I was told this was the “best” route and patients respond very well to this regime. 4x per day for 10 days.
I completed Vanco on 4/25. I was “ok” for 3-4 days nearing the end of treatment. Felt somewhat normal.
Then, over the last 24 hours my bloating, discomfort and pressure-like sensation has returned. It is mostly in my pelvic area and worse when sitting.
I haven’t had diarrhea since 4/19 and no fever, no mucus, etc.
I know they say it takes time to heal. Can anyone shed some light as to if they also felt this constant discomfort post treatment? When did you feel better?
I’m losing hope.